Nutritionist at Tenwek Hospital

Mission Statement: "Tenwek Hospital is a Christian community committed to excellence in compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service to the glory of God." The hospital was founded in 1937 by missionaries from World Gospel Mission and has since grown to be a leading teaching and referral hospital in the region and one...

 

Nutritionist

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Instructing individuals, families and communities on nutrition, the planning of diets and preparation of food to maximize health benefits and reduce potential risks to health
  • Planning diets and menus, supervising the preparation and serving of meals, and monitoring food intake and quality to provide nutritional care in settings offering food services
  • Compiling and assessing data relating to health and nutritional status of individuals and groups based on nutritional values of food served or consumed
  • Planning and conducting nutrition assessments, intervention and education and training to improve nutritional levels among individuals.
  • Consulting with other health professionals and care providers to manage the dietary and nutritional needs of patients.
  • Developing and evaluating food and nutrition products to meet nutritional requirements
  • Conducting research on nutrition and disseminating the findings at scientific conferences and in other settings
  • Cooperating with the Supply Chain department, propose and procure family nutrition program supplies in accordance to the developed Procurement plans in Integra.
  • Support development of  work plans with the clinical teams/Catering teams meetings to improve quality programming.
  • Prepare cash forecast in liaison with the other program staff pursuant to the work plans.
  • Implement comprehensive maternal infant and young child nutrition program (MIYCN) Baby Friendly Community initiative (BFCI),Family MUAC approaches. \
  • Contribute to timely, high quality reports according to Tenwek guidelines.
  • Ensure all required documents of all the activities implemented are included.
  • Collaborate closely with Supply Chain Department in logistical program supplies procurement and supervise supply control. \
  • Attend & represent the Nutrition program in meetings, and Surveys.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

  • Bsc. in food, Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized University.
  • Must be a registered nutrition or dietitian KNDI.
  • Minimum 3 years’ work experience in emergency community nutrition and implementation.
  • Experience in maternal infant and young nutrition with strong BFHI & BFCI approaches.
  • Experience in nutrition survey and assessments.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong report writing and team working skills.
  • Knowledge in computer packages and basic analysis skills.
  • Passion to work in rural set up.
  • Flexible and positive personality.
  • Strong planning and implementation capacity.
  • Confident and capable negotiator, communicator, and networker.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Tenwek Hospital on recruitment.interlinkmanagementltd.com to apply

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